Lady Sydney Hathwell grieved her father’s death for a long period of time before she felt that she was ready to fulfill his wishes. Now that she had traveled to America and met Mr. Hume she felt that she had fully carried through what her father had wanted. Only now she had to figure out how to finagle out of marrying him. 

With her Aunt Serena’s help, Lady Sydney finally manages to flee Mr. Hume’s residency under the disguise of a man. Hoping that she can pass for a upper class gentleman long enough to arrive at her uncle’s house and wait an additional couple of months until he arrives, Sydney propels full force into her new role.                                                                                                           

Unfortunately, the only problem she didn’t expect was that “Big Tim” Creighton would be waiting for her at her uncle’s ranch. Not only did he have the audacity to give her the nickname, “Fancy Pants”, but he promises her that he would whip her into shape before her uncle arrives. Under the disguise of “Syd” Lady Sydney’s bright idea finally comes to a head when her manly actions are suddenly forgotten, leaving her vulnerable and found out.       

FANCY PANTS by Cathy Marie Hake was a comical and light hearted read. I thoroughly enjoyed the humor that was played out based on a little error! I couldn’t wait to see the transformation and the reactions behind it. Ms. Hake did not disappoint. The romance that stemmed from the unveiling was just as satisfying. High recommendations for this author! 

Reviewed by Maisha Walker for The Road to Romance